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Job Description SUMMARY: The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Team Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive organic IPM program to support optimal crop health and yield across greenhouse operations. This role focuses on long-term prevention, early detection, control, and eradication of pests and diseases through environmentally responsible practices. The IPM Team Lead works closely with cultivation and compliance leadership to ensure practices are aligned with regulatory standards set forth by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for cannabis. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to effectively lead a team of IPM Technicians while collaborating across departments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . · Lead the implementation of a comprehensive, facility-wide organic IPM program in collaboration with cultivation and operations management by identifying and mitigating potential risks to crop production as well as verification of pests and disease infestation trends. · Identify pest and disease threats through regular scouting and environmental monitoring, and adjust strategies based on real-time data and seasonal trends. · Precisely times and executes treatment protocols to address emerging pest or disease pressure. · Develop, document, and maintain an up-to-date IPM manual, including SOPs, treatment protocols, and organic input usage guidelines. · Manage, train, and mentor the IPM team to ensure safe, compliant, and effective application of all treatments, including foliar sprays, drenches, and biological controls. · Coordinate daily and weekly IPM application schedules, ensuring minimal disruption to cultivation workflows. · Partner with compliance to maintain all required records, including pesticide use logs, application reports, SDS documentation, and REI postings. · Submit monthly Pesticide Use Reports (PUR) to Monterey County by the 10th of each month and act as the primary point of contact during Agricultural Commissioner inspections and must have a PAC license. · Train all current and new IPM members on safety protocols and required Handler training along with scheduling fit tests. · Evaluate and recommend appropriate biological control agents, beneficial insects, and other organic inputs in consultation with internal teams and external advisors. · Conduct experimental IPM trials to support continuous improvement in pest and disease prevention practices. · Perform and coordinate water, soil, and plant tissue sampling to inform pest and disease risk assessments. · Oversee the cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and safe storage of all IPM-related equipment and sprayers. · Track inventory of IPM supplies and submit weekly requisitions to the Purchasing Coordinator to ensure continuous program operation. · Analyze scouting and treatment data to generate actionable insights and present findings to the management team. · Support cross-training efforts and create a culture of pest and disease awareness among cultivation staff. · Maintain a clean and organized IPM workspace, always adhering to hygiene and safety protocols. · Stay current with changes in local, state, and federal pesticide regulations and organic cultivation best practices. · Executes Ad Hoc Projects as assigned by direct supervisor. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES · Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals. · Skill in planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating the activities and resources of staff. · Ability to: o Exercise discretionary authority. o Communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences, cross functional/departmental. o Use initiative and independent judgment appropriately. o Interpret, understand, and comply with complex statues, ordinances, regulations, standards and laws. o Analyze and evaluate information accurately and to express ideas clearly when providing oral and written reports or recommendations on administrative, financial, and technical issues. o Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, customers, other governmental agencies, community members, and the public. o Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes, and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures. o Exceptional conflict resolution skills and the ability to de-escalate situations. · Acts in a manner reflective of company culture of high moral standards, innovation and continuous evolution, trust in team, continuous improvement, and sustainable relationships. · Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concern in a constructive manner. · Follow all safety protocols and policies; demonstrate commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training. · Provide excellent customer service; present a professional image in appearance, actions, and words. · Demonstrate ownership, accountability, initiative, and quality of work. · Be a positive role model and demonstrate ethical behavior; build positive team relationships throughout your department and the rest of the organization. • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and work effectively across various sectors of the department as needed or requested by a direct supervisor. This includes the capacity to support other departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and responsiveness to organizational needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, lifting, walking, standing, some bending/crouching, stooping, stretching, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. · Must be able to stand for extended periods while maintaining focus. · Must be able to detect product issues, such as spider mite, powdery mildew, and/or botrytis. · Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and balance up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance) and must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and products. · Ability to walk on uneven terrain. · Work is performed inside greenhouse facilities exposed to temperatures ranging above a constant 75°ree;F. · Work is subject to weather conditions, including rain and extreme hot or cold temperatures. · Work is performed in a fast-paced cannabis grow location. · May require working rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. · Periodic travel may be required for training purposes, purchasing materials and equipment and required meetings. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Bachelor’s degree in Business or other relevant field or equivalent life experience. · Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. · Quality assurance, quality control with good manufacturing practices (GMP). · Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and intermediate accounting and math skills. · Ability to anticipate and correct potential problems by regularly assessing and updating protocols. · Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. · Must be process driven, self-motivated, able to develop and work as part of a team and possess strong management, organizational and communication skills. · Must be a skilled problem solver and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. · Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.), software, Google Spreadsheet, and Google Docs. · Must be a minimum of 21 years of age per state regulations and pass a criminal background check. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS · Valid Driver’s License and be insurable

Job Description Title: Vice President of Sales and Marketing FLSA Classification/Status: Exempt/Full time Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Company Information: The Ginger People is a leading natural CPG brand with over 30 years of success in the Consumer Package Goods industry. Known for award-winning ginger and turmeric products, combining clean-label innovation with global sourcing partnerships that emphasize sustainability and integrity. With a strong foundation and growing retail footprint, The organization is seeking a strategic sales and marketing leader to drive brand growth, accelerate omnichannel expansion, and deepen consumer engagement across diverse markets. Summary of Role and Essential Functions: The Vice President (VP) of Sales and Marketing is a senior executive position that plays a crucial role in driving The Ginger People's business growth and revenue. This key leadership role is responsible for developing and executing sales and marketing strategies that align with the company's overall objectives. The VP oversees both sales and marketing teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to achieving business goals. This individual in this role has responsibilities that are diverse and far-reaching requiring a unique blend of strategic thinking, leadership, and technical expertise. Strategic Planning and Goal Setting – A key responsibility of the VP of Sales and Marketing is to develop comprehensive sales and marketing strategies that align with the company's overall objectives. This involves setting measurable and realistic targets for sales and marketing teams, creating short term and long term goals for revenue growth, and conducting market research and competitor analyses to inform leadership on strategy adjustments. Work closely with department leaders on creating and administering sales and marketing related policies, workflows, and procedures. Team Leadership and Management – The VP of Sales and Marketing is responsible for leading and managing high performing sales and marketing teams. They will hire, train, and mentor sales and marketing employees, conduct performance appraisals and provide feedback on a continual basis, and foster a positive, results-driven work environment. Budget Management and Resource Allocation – Effective budget management and resource allocation are critical to the success of the VP of Sales and Marketing. This involves creating and overseeing sales and marketing budgets, allocating resources effectively across various initiatives and analyzing return on investment for marketing campaigns and sales efforts Market Research and Analysis – The VP of Sales and Marketing must stay ahead of market trends and competitor strategies. This involves conducting thorough market research to identify opportunities and trends plus using data to inform decision making and strategy adjustments. Product and Service Development – The VP of Sales and Marketing is dedicated to ensuring products align with market demand, so they need to collaborate with the product teams to align offerings with the market demands, provide input on pricing strategies and product positioning and identify new market opportunities for new and existing products. Relationship Building – Developing and maintaining solid working relationships with The Ginger People interdepartmental teams, distributors, vendors, distributors, organization partners is critical for this role. Required Skills and Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field, • Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales AND marketing roles with a minimum of 5 years of experience in management level positions. This experience must include a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth, leading teams, and developing effective sales and marketing strategies, • International sales and/or marketing experience will be a plus, • Must have experience in strategic planning and execution, • Having the ability to motivate teams and manage several projects concurrently while meeting sales and marketing goals is a critical part of this role, • Proficiency in customer relations software and marketing automation tools, • Experience in data analysis and interpretation capabilities, • Must understand digital marketing platforms and techniques, including social media, email marketing and search engine optimization (SEO), • Demonstrated leadership skills to include management of teams in both sales and marketing, • Strategic thinking and critical thinking skills, • Excellent communication skills in writing, understanding, speaking, and active listening, • Presentation skills and ability to engage employees/listeners Affirmative Action/EEO statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Ginger People assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions. All Company practices will be administered without regard to protected categories as defined by federal and state regulations. state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment. All positions are considered to be at-will employment. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.